(2:17-18) Hymenaeus and Philetus are condemned for disagreeing with "Paul" about the timing of
the resurrection. (See 1 Tim.1:20 and 2 Tim.4:14-15)

(2:17) "Their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;"

(2:18) "Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some."

(2:19) "The Lord knoweth them that are his."
This verse was used by the Catholic Church during the inquisition to justify killing
those suspected of heresy. ("Kill them all, for `the Lord knows them that are His'.")

2:12
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny
us:

2:13
If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

2:14
Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord
that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the
hearers.

2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2:16
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more
ungodliness.

2:17
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and
Philetus;

2:18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past
already; and overthrow the faith of some.

2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The
Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of
Christ depart from iniquity.

2:20
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but
also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

2:21
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto
honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every
good work.

2:22
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace,
with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover
themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 2:25-26